Senior Scientist - Radar Signal Processing

systemstechnologyresearch· Maritime Domain Applications (MDA)
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📍 Woburn, MA💰 USD 139K–170K

About this role

About the Team 

The Maritime Domain Applications (MDA) Group is seeking a Radar Signal Processing Engineer to develop advanced sensing concepts utilizing adaptive radar signal processing, resource management, and advanced radar algorithm development, as well as executing advanced sensor concept demonstrations. 

The Role: 

A successful candidate will have working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: advanced signal processing, radar systems, RF remote sensing, or resource management; or a strong background in a foundational field for these areas (i.e. – mathematics, physics, etc.). Additional desired skillsets would be the application of AI/ML principals into advanced signal processing algorithms.  This position requires skills working as part of multi-disciplinary teams designing and analyzing signal processing algorithms for complex systems. Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and technical leadership skills are desired. 

What you will do: 

  • Develop system concepts and signal processing algorithms for remote sensing
  • Work as part of a small, focused team to architect, develop, implement, and test RF signal processing systems
  • Modeling and Simulation of advanced RF systems, new sensing paradigms, and multi-function RF concepts 

Who you are: 

  • Active Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government 
  • BS with 5+ years of experience, MS with 3+ years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python as well as other higher-level languages
  • Strong Mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills 

Even Better: 

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
  • Experience with advanced RF system concepts, multi-dimensional signal processing, waveform design, system optimization, or multi-function phased array apertures
  • Experience with algorithm optimization for real time systems, especially radar or remote sensing 

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $170,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.


STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

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The listed salary for this Senior Scientist - Radar Signal Processing position at systemstechnologyresearch is USD 139K–170K. This is an full-time role.
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Senior Scientist - Radar Signal Processing
systemstechnologyresearch · 💰 USD 139K–170K
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